INTRODUCTION
Hong Kong (Literally: "Fragrant Harbour" or "Incense Harbour"), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory located on China's south coast, 60km east of Macau on the opposite side of the Pearl River Delta. It is surrounded by the South China Sea on the east, south, and west, and borders the Guangdong city of Shenzhen to the north over Sham Chun River. With a total land area of 1,106 square kilometres and a population of over 7.3 million of various nationalities, it ranks as the world's fourth most densely populated sovereign state or territory. Under the principle of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong maintains a separate political and economic system from China. Except in military defence and foreign affairs, Hong Kong maintains its independent executive, legislative and judiciary powers. In addition, Hong Kong develops relations directly with foreign states and international organisations in a broad range of "appropriate fields".
The Hong Hong territory's area consists of Hong Kong Island, The Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories which includes the largest Lantau Island and more than 260 outlying islands. The attractions of each area are as follows :
Hong Kong Island – The Peak, SOHO Mid level Escalator, Golden Bauhinia Square, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Floating Village, Ocean Park
Kowloon Peninsula – Accommodation at TST & Mongkok, Avenue of Star
New Territories (Lantau Island) : HK International Airport, Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360.
You may go from one territory to another via ferry, MTR or public buses.
i) KLIA2 - HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - The Journey
So it was the day, Thursday (30/10/2014). It started with a little bit of drama in the morning where we still went to the office to finish our pending works. Nor suddenly got some adhoc assignment and it was still not settled even after we went home in the afternoon to Nor's house as we took half day working only. As ussual, from Nor's house which just nearby with our office in Serdang, we chartered our regular taxi to the airport around 2pm. The departure time was at 4.25pm. Inside the taxi, Nor still received phone call from office regarding her assignment. Luckily she managed to settle it just on time we reached Klia2.
It was the year when Klia2 started it operations on 2nd May 2014 after all flight operations at LCCT were moved there. As a new airport, of course we were quite excited. All the check-in process was smooth and without waiting any longer, we boarded our flight.
Finally, we safely landed at HK International Airport, Arrival Hall A at 8.15pm.
From the Airport, there are 3 ways to Tsim Sha Tsui where is the location of our accommodation.
a) Taxi is the quickest way which should cost about HK$220 plus HK$5 for each item of luggage in taxi boot. It would probably take about 30 mins.
b) Airport Express (MTR) - Easily spotted at the Arriving Hall. Train runs at 12mins interval and the journey takes around 30-40mins.
There are few routes you can follow if you wish to take Airport Express to TST area
i) Airport Express to Kowloon Station at HK$90. From Kowloon Station, take Exit A and hop on a taxi to Nathan Road and the fare is about HK$25.
ii) Airport Express to Tsing Yi at HK$60, change to Tung Chung Line to Lai King. Then change to Tsuen Wan Line to Tsim Sha Tsui. The interchange at Tsing Yi involves going down one platform level by escalator or lift and the interchange at Lai King simply involves walking a few metres to cross the platform. The fare from Tsing Yi to TST is HK$11.
iii) Taking Airport Express to Hong Kong Station at HK$100, then transferring to Central Station. Then, from Central Station take Tsuen Wan Line to Tsim Sha Tsui. The fare is HK$10.50.
However for me all that transfers via train is not worth the hassle, especially with luggage(s).
c) City Bus No. A21. It takes a bit longer around 60mins depends on the traffic and the cost is HK$33/person. The bus departs approximately every 10-15 minutes. The service time of A21 is from 5:00am - 11.59pm, however if you arrived at Hong Kong after midnight, you can take N21 airport bus at same place and stop at same bus stop. Surprisingly the fare for this midnight bus is slightly cheaper than A21 at HK$23.
Direction from Arrival Hall to the bus station are as follows :
i) Walk out form Arrival Hall A to Arrival Hall B
ii) Take elevator to Level 3
iii) Follow signboard to City. Then take Bus No A21 (Airport - Hung Hom KCR Station)
iv) Bus stop 13, Nathan Road (Cameron Road)
Overall, for me A21 bus is the best as it provides a convenient and cost-effective method plus you can enjoy the scenic views from the top deck.
The bus station
We boarded the double decker bus. View from our seat (top and most front)
The city bus is quite spacious and you may drop your luggage at the compartment located on the bottom deck. Don't worry if you wanted to sit on the top deck as there is a CCTV placed in the luggage compartment where you can see through a monitor available in the top deck.
The city bus is equipped with WIFI. We were impressed... Apalagi trus update status :D
The night views of Hong Kong.
The bridge connected Lantau Island to Kowloon
Arriving Kowloon territory. Normal view of China Town. (Ala2 Petaling Street in Malaysia)
The bus stop. Every stops have a number starting from No.1 (Airport) so you need to be alert.
We were ready to get off from the bus at Stop 13 - Cameron Road, Nathan Road. Don't worry if you lost the counts as there is an electronic display in the bus which will inform you which station the bus stopped. Refer routes from Airport Bus Station to Cameron Road below.
Finally we reached our destination and started to explore. To go to the Chungking Mansion from the stop No.13, you just need to walk ahead at the same direction of the bus.
Trip to HK, Macau and Shenzhen Fast Link Hereii) Take elevator to Level 3
iii) Follow signboard to City. Then take Bus No A21 (Airport - Hung Hom KCR Station)
iv) Bus stop 13, Nathan Road (Cameron Road)
Overall, for me A21 bus is the best as it provides a convenient and cost-effective method plus you can enjoy the scenic views from the top deck.
The city bus is quite spacious and you may drop your luggage at the compartment located on the bottom deck. Don't worry if you wanted to sit on the top deck as there is a CCTV placed in the luggage compartment where you can see through a monitor available in the top deck.
The city bus is equipped with WIFI. We were impressed... Apalagi trus update status :D
The night views of Hong Kong.
Arriving Kowloon territory. Normal view of China Town. (Ala2 Petaling Street in Malaysia)
The bus stop. Every stops have a number starting from No.1 (Airport) so you need to be alert.
We were ready to get off from the bus at Stop 13 - Cameron Road, Nathan Road. Don't worry if you lost the counts as there is an electronic display in the bus which will inform you which station the bus stopped. Refer routes from Airport Bus Station to Cameron Road below.
Finally we reached our destination and started to explore. To go to the Chungking Mansion from the stop No.13, you just need to walk ahead at the same direction of the bus.
One of the landmark is Kowloon Mosque on our right hand side. It took about 2-3mins on foot (200-300m), then look on your left hand side. You will see Mirandor Mansion first, then after few shops, you will reach at the Chungking Mansions front entrance. There is a huge TV screen paste at the wall of Chungking Mansions.
We was a bit surprised and sceptical at first as even the area was happening, inside the Chungking Mansion building were full with niggers. We quickly got into the elevator to 16 Floor and checked in.
At the receptionist. This hostel (even the name is Australian), was managed by Indian staffs. So far they were friendly and very helpfull.
Tara.... Our room. Can you imagined we slept 2 peoples in that tiny bed. Apart from the space, it was clean so we were OK with this room.
Toilet also clean and the heater was working.
That tiny space we got, was to put our luggages and to perform our pray.
Kettle and microwave were provided at the pantry area but not very far from our room.
Out itinerary of day 1 ends here as it was nearly 10pm and we needed to re-charge our battery full for tomorrow activity.
It was a very packed and totally all out HK Island tour. So stay tuned.
Till then bye.
We was a bit surprised and sceptical at first as even the area was happening, inside the Chungking Mansion building were full with niggers. We quickly got into the elevator to 16 Floor and checked in.
At the receptionist. This hostel (even the name is Australian), was managed by Indian staffs. So far they were friendly and very helpfull.
Tara.... Our room. Can you imagined we slept 2 peoples in that tiny bed. Apart from the space, it was clean so we were OK with this room.
Toilet also clean and the heater was working.
That tiny space we got, was to put our luggages and to perform our pray.
Kettle and microwave were provided at the pantry area but not very far from our room.
Out itinerary of day 1 ends here as it was nearly 10pm and we needed to re-charge our battery full for tomorrow activity.
It was a very packed and totally all out HK Island tour. So stay tuned.
Till then bye.
Preparation
Day 1 – Star Ferry Ride from Kowloon to HK Island
Day 1 – HKCEC and Golden Bauhinia Square
Day 1 – Repulse Bay and Stanley Village
Day 1 – Lunch at Islamic Muslim Centre, Ammar Mosque and Tram Ride
Day 1 – The Mid Level Escalator
Day 1 – The Peak Tram and Night at Victoria Peak (Sky Terrace 428)
Day 1 – End of Day 1
MACAU Day Trip
Day 2 – Journey to Macau by TurboJET Ferry
Day 2 – The Venetian, Macao
Day 2 – City Of Dreams and Hard Rock Hotel
Day 2 – The Galaxy Macau
Day 2 – Grand Lisboa and Senado Square
Day 2 – The Ruins of St. Paul’s
Day 2 – Macau back to Hong Kong
Shenzhen Day Trip
Day 3 – Starting Journey to Shenzhen, China from Hong Kong
Day 3 – Window of The World
Day 3 – Shopping at Shenzhen and back to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Trip Continues
Day 4 – Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island
Day 4 – Aberdeen Floating Village and Jumbo Kingdom
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 1
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 2
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 3
Day 5 – Shopping at Ladies Market, Mongkok
Last Day – Avenue of Star
Last Day – HK Museums, 1881 Heritage and Back to Malaysia
Total Expenses
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